Scientific name : Lasius niger
Distribution area : Europe
Difficulty level : 1/5
Queen size : 8-10mm
Worker size : 3-5mm
Soldier size : none
Hibernation : December-March at 5-10 degrees
Growth rate : 3/5
Temperature : 17-28 degrees
Optimal temperature : 23-26 degrees
Recommended nest type : ytong, gypsum,
Diet : insects, sugar water and honeydew
Lasius niger is a species in the subfamily Formicinae. These ants are very easy to keep and do not make high demands on their environment. These ants are also very stress resistant. So this is the ideal beginner strain.